CVE-2018-6589: Input Validation

Published May 1, 2018
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Updated

CA Spectrum 10.1 prior to 10.01.02.PTF10.1.239 and 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CA Spectrum>=10.1<10.01.02.ptf_10.1.239
CA Spectrum>=10.2<10.2.3

Event History

May 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6589?

CVE-2018-6589 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can severely impact the availability of the affected system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6589?

To fix CVE-2018-6589, you should upgrade CA Spectrum to version 10.01.02.PTF_10.1.239 or 10.2.3 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6589?

CVE-2018-6589 affects CA Spectrum versions 10.1 prior to 10.01.02.PTF_10.1.239 and versions 10.2.x prior to 10.2.3.

4

Can CVE-2018-6589 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-6589 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-6589?

The potential impacts of CVE-2018-6589 include system downtime and disruption of services provided by CA Spectrum.

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